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Do you have the desire to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for the mining and cement industries, taking on some of the world’s biggest challenges in the process? If yes, you will fit right into our culture.

We count on people who are innovative, who challenge conventions and who drive success for us and our customers. We seek passionate employees who excel in collaboration and innovation. Together we carry a brand of excellence, committed to a more sustainable world for all.

Contribute to a better future in a professional and global environment that allows you to discover your full potential.

Job scope:

  • Lead and support global purchasing activities and guide relevant internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing strategies and contracts are implemented locally.
  • Manages specific supplier activities to ensure that global purchasing priorities and deliverables are met.
  • Deploy global purchasing in alignment with global category strategies.
  • Purchase and expedite complex products and items, which requires good understanding of technical specifications.
  • Analyze and evaluate different suppliers on the basis of overall set strategies to ensure that the chosen suppliers are appropriate according to strategy.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers within set parameters to assure supplier compliance.
  • Monitor logistics to meet requirements.
  • Maintain effective supplier relationships and communicate with suppliers to obtain desired results.
  • Ensure on time shipments and deliveries.
  • Follow Quality issues to suppliers and track NCR resolutions.
  • Set positive example’s with personal performance and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Promote a culture of personal and team safety, including others who may be affected by the company’s operational activities.

Experience requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field is desired.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
  • Record of effect use of an ERP system.
  • Working knowledge of MRP systems.
  • Ability to develop and maintain good relationships on all levels with customers and internally.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

  • Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
  • Time to recharge through PTO, plus 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
  • Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company matching
  • Financial support for continuing education
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
  • A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

Preference will be given to candidates who are currently eligible to work in the United States and located in Tucson Arizona, as relocation is not offered for this opportunity.

Please apply by clicking “apply” on this page. Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible. Candidates will be contacted by email.

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals please.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

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